Short answer: Las Coloradas is famous for its stunning pink lakes — caused by red-pigmented algae and brine shrimp. It's about a 2.5-hour drive from Valladolid and makes an unforgettable day trip.
Las Coloradas is a small town of a thousand inhabitants, located very close to San Felipe and Rio Lagartos. This small town has become a popular destination for its pink water lagoon.
If you have a car, this is a 90 minutes ride passing through the town of Tizimin and Río Lagartos. It is also possible to arrive by bus, first one to get to Tizimin and from there to Río Lagartos or Las Coloradas.
If you are in Valladolid, you can not miss this adventure. Our recommendation is that you visit Río Lagartos and take the tour offered by local fishermen, as this includes a stop at this well-known lagoon and other attractions in this area.
The other option is to go directly to Las Coloradas and walk to the lagoon, although this town has fewer options for restaurants and hotels than Rio Lagartos.
Some Tips to visit Las Coloradas
-The town is very small, it is possible to can walk everywhere
– It is preferable to take cash, the area does not have ATMs or card terminals.
– Take water and food as there are not many places where you can eat or buy snacks.
– Before arriving at this huge pink lake, you can stop at the salt mine and take photographs in mountains of this product that is sold throughout the country and exported several parts of the world.
– There is a beach in the area known as “Cancunito”, It is a worthy spot to have a beach picnic. Make sure to take everything you might need as well as trash bags to get your waste when you leave.
– Take your camera or devices well charged, it is a place to take many photos.
– The road to Las Coloradas is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy the landscape and the sand dunes.
– Wear sunscreen and biodegradable repellent. Avoid contaminating water bodies or damaging the ecosystems we visit.
– Make sure to take a bag to put your garbage in, there are not many trash cans in the area
– Count marine life as white turtles, which nest in the area from May to September. Observe the beach and avoid stepping on places where the sand is freshly removed.
– Leave animals and plants in their place, do not take things: Plants and animals are not souvenirs.
– Do not get into the pink lagoons, as it is a process of salt extraction and can be contaminated, and you can also get a skin irritation.
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FAQ
From Cancún it's approximately 2 hours by highway. From Mérida, also 2 hours. Frequent ADO buses run from both cities. The Tren Maya also connects Valladolid with other peninsula destinations.
We recommend at least 3-4 days to enjoy the city, visit nearby cenotes, and take day trips to Chichén Itzá or Ek Balam. For deeper exploration, a week is ideal.
